Ione Elementary

www.ioneelementary.com/

564 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ione Elementary School, located in Ione, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Amador County Unified School District. As a TK–4 primary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes fundamental academic skills, social-emotional development, and the building of a strong community culture. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as learners and responsible citizens, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare them for success in their later elementary and middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Ione Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school maintains an active presence in the small, historic town of Ione, often hosting events that engage both families and local residents. With a commitment to clear communication and safety, the school provides parents and guardians with consistent updates through their website and digital platforms, ensuring that the partnership between home and school remains a core component of the student experience.

564

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ione Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	145
Black	1
Two or More	42
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

White
361 (64.0%)
Hispanic
145 (25.7%)
Two or More
42 (7.4%)
American Indian
12 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Amador County Unified
Phone:	(209)257-7000
Website:	http://www.ioneelementary.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 90